Pronounced oh-chā-dē shə–kō–wē

Across the rolling plains of the Midwest, a great nation was created by a people who had their own system of government and a livelihood that was forever changed by settlers and trappers. The Oyate, the people, tell their own history and sustaining culture in this Emmy-nominated, hour-long documentary funded by the South Dakota Education Department.

Educational Resources: Facilitator's Guide
Program Length: 83 minutes
Production Staff: Executive Producer: James P. Sprecher
Production Company: South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Format: DVD
Public Broadcast Release: September 2008